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Taiwan is imposing new punishments for intentionally damaging undersea cables. Offenders could face up to seven years in jail and fines of up to US$320,000. Those responsible for accidental damage could be jailed for six months.
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00:00Taiwan has rolled out stiff penalties for tampering with its undersea internet and power
00:04infrastructure. New rules allow up to seven years of jail and fines of up to 320,000 U.S. dollars
00:11for sabotaging communication cables or utility pipelines. Those who damaged cables accidentally
00:16could face up to six months behind bars. Taiwan's undersea cables keep it connected to the world.
00:22They have been damaged multiple times in recent years, including by ships linked to China.
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